Toward High Resolution, Ladar-Quality 3-D World Models Using Ladar-Stereo Data Integration and Fusion
Abstract
An approach and architecture to incorporate data integration and fusion of laser radar (ladar) and stereo data to generate high resolution, ladar-quality three-dimensional world models is described. Our primary interest involves complex environments that have proved difficult for traditional stereo algorithms to produce accurate information. The principal novelty of our work is the use of ladar information as a priori disparity information. Initial results verify the validity of the approach. Improvement in the identification of occluded regions and reduction of the error in disparities are observed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA430020
Entities
People
- Lawrence Davis
- William F. Oberle
Organizations
- United States Army Research Laboratory